Metairie Menu
Starters
Carretas Queso Dip
House Specialty Queso DipHouse Specialty Queso DipSmall $7Large $11
Popeye Dip
Grilled Spinach and Artichokes mixed with our Carreta's Cheese Dip$11$11Grilled Spinach and Artichokes mixed with our Carreta's Cheese Dip
Carretas Street Corn
Sweet Corn dressed in Chipotle Mayo, Queso Fresco, Lime and Chili Powder$10$10Sweet Corn dressed in Chipotle Mayo, Queso Fresco, Lime and Chili Powder
Carretas Sampler
2 mini Chimis, Quesadilla and Flautas served with Sour Cream, Guacamole, Lettuce and Cheese Dip. Choice of Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken$16$162 mini Chimis, Quesadilla and Flautas served with Sour Cream, Guacamole, Lettuce and Cheese Dip. Choice of Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken
Nachos Carretas
Nachos served with Beans and topped with Pico, Sour Cream, and Jalapenos with your choice of protein.Nachos served with Beans and topped with Pico, Sour Cream, and Jalapenos with your choice of protein.Beef $13Chicken $13Steak $15Gr. Chicken $15
Ceviche
Chopped Shrimp, marinated in fresh Lime Juice then mixed with Onions, Cilantro, and fresh Tomatoes. Served with Saltines or Tostadas.$13$13Chopped Shrimp, marinated in fresh Lime Juice then mixed with Onions, Cilantro, and fresh Tomatoes. Served with Saltines or Tostadas.
Guacamole Dip
Fresh Avocados, Onion, Tomatoes, Cilantro and Mexican Seasoning blended for a tasty DipFresh Avocados, Onion, Tomatoes, Cilantro and Mexican Seasoning blended for a tasty DipSmall $8.50Large $12.50
Bean Dip
Our delicious Refried Beans topped with Carreta's Cheese Dip.$9$9Our delicious Refried Beans topped with Carreta's Cheese Dip.
Chipotle Shrimp
8 Grilled Shrimp topped with our house Chipotle Sauce.$12$128 Grilled Shrimp topped with our house Chipotle Sauce.
Carreta's Favorites
Carnitas
Slow cooked Pork Shoulder with grilled onions. Served with Beans, Pico de Gallo, and side of Guacamole over Lettuce$17$17Slow cooked Pork Shoulder with grilled onions. Served with Beans, Pico de Gallo, and side of Guacamole over Lettuce
Enchilada Dinner
2 Enchiladas with Red or Salsa Verde. Served with Beans and Rice and your choice of Protein.$14$142 Enchiladas with Red or Salsa Verde. Served with Beans and Rice and your choice of Protein.
Carretas Burger
Black Angus Patty served on a Brioche Bun. dressed in Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, and Avocado. Served with order of Seasoned Fries.$13$13Black Angus Patty served on a Brioche Bun. dressed in Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, and Avocado. Served with order of Seasoned Fries.
Emperor Quesadilla
12" Tortilla with Grilled Shrimp, Chorizo and Grilled Onions. Served with Sour Cream over Lettuce$15$1512" Tortilla with Grilled Shrimp, Chorizo and Grilled Onions. Served with Sour Cream over Lettuce
Enchiladas Suizas
4 Streak or Chicken Enchiladas topped with a Green Tomatillo Salsa, Sour Cream and Swiss Cheese$17$174 Streak or Chicken Enchiladas topped with a Green Tomatillo Salsa, Sour Cream and Swiss Cheese
Tamales Locos
Your choice of Chicken or Pork House made Tamales served with Rice and topped with Ranchero Sauce$14$14Your choice of Chicken or Pork House made Tamales served with Rice and topped with Ranchero Sauce
Chimichanga Dinner
Deep fried Burrito topped with Carreta's Cheese Dip. Served with Beans, Rice, shredded Lettuce and Sour Cream. Your choice of protein. Shrimp 17$15$15Deep fried Burrito topped with Carreta's Cheese Dip. Served with Beans, Rice, shredded Lettuce and Sour Cream. Your choice of protein. Shrimp 17
Ponchartrain Chicken
A local favorite. Rice topped with Grilled Chicken and covered in Cheese Dip.$12$12A local favorite. Rice topped with Grilled Chicken and covered in Cheese Dip.
La Gallina
Quesadilla served with rice and beans, filled with your choice of meat.
Shrimp 15$14$14Quesadilla served with rice and beans, filled with your choice of meat.
Shrimp 15
Enchiladas Potosinas
3 Cheese Enchiladas with a piece of Carne Asada. Served with Beans, Pico de Gallo, and side of Guacamole over Lettuce.$17$173 Cheese Enchiladas with a piece of Carne Asada. Served with Beans, Pico de Gallo, and side of Guacamole over Lettuce.
Chile Ranchero
Chile Poblano stuffed with Queso Fresco and topped with a Carne Asada Strip or Grilled Chicken Breast. Served with side of Rice$16$16Chile Poblano stuffed with Queso Fresco and topped with a Carne Asada Strip or Grilled Chicken Breast. Served with side of Rice
Carretas Special
Our timeless Classic Beef Burrito Enchilada and Hard Taco Combo$14$14Our timeless Classic Beef Burrito Enchilada and Hard Taco Combo
Enchiladas Verdes
3 Steak or Chicken Enchiladas Topped with our Signature Salsa Verde. Served with Beans, Rice and a Sour Cream over Lettuce$17$173 Steak or Chicken Enchiladas Topped with our Signature Salsa Verde. Served with Beans, Rice and a Sour Cream over Lettuce
Favorite Dinner
Cheese Enchilada, Beef Taco Rice and Beans$13$13Cheese Enchilada, Beef Taco Rice and Beans
Flautas Mexicanas
4 Rolled and Fried Tacos topped with sour cream queso fresco and a Creamy Poblano Salsa.$14$144 Rolled and Fried Tacos topped with sour cream queso fresco and a Creamy Poblano Salsa.
Fried Quesadilla
Deep Fried Quesadilla filled with Queso Oaxaca and stuffed with Steak. Served Topped with Sour Cream alongside Pico over Lettuce and Jalapeno$15$15Deep Fried Quesadilla filled with Queso Oaxaca and stuffed with Steak. Served Topped with Sour Cream alongside Pico over Lettuce and Jalapeno
Taco Salad
Lettuce, Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole and diced Tomatoes and your choice of meat$14$14Lettuce, Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole and diced Tomatoes and your choice of meat
La Mexicana
Quesadilla with your choice of meat, Ground Beef Enchilada, and order of Rice$14$14Quesadilla with your choice of meat, Ground Beef Enchilada, and order of Rice
Veggie Quesadillas
Two Spinach or Portabella Mushrooms accompanied by a Guacamole Salad.$13$13Two Spinach or Portabella Mushrooms accompanied by a Guacamole Salad.
Burrito Dinner
Ground Beef burrito topped with Salsa Ranchera served with Rice and Beans.$14$14Ground Beef burrito topped with Salsa Ranchera served with Rice and Beans.
El Poblano
A Traditional Battered Poblano Pepper filled with Cheese and Topped in our Ranchero Sauce. Served with Rice and Beans and a hard taco$15$15A Traditional Battered Poblano Pepper filled with Cheese and Topped in our Ranchero Sauce. Served with Rice and Beans and a hard taco
Off The Grill
Featured
Fajitas
Our Signature Fajita mixed with Grilled Onion and Bell Peppers. Served with Beans, Rice, Flour Tortillas, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole. Choice of Mushroom, Steak,
Chicken or Shrimp.Our Signature Fajita mixed with Grilled Onion and Bell Peppers. Served with Beans, Rice, Flour Tortillas, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole. Choice of Mushroom, Steak,
Chicken or Shrimp.Grill Chicken $18Steak $19Shrimp $20
El Felipito
Carne Asada served on bed of Seasoned Potatoes topped with shredded Cheese and Grilled Portabella Mushrooms. Served with side of Black Beans$18$18Carne Asada served on bed of Seasoned Potatoes topped with shredded Cheese and Grilled Portabella Mushrooms. Served with side of Black Beans
Pollo Loco
Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Spinach, Swiss Cheese, and Onions. Served with a side of steamed Veggie Medley.$17$17Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Spinach, Swiss Cheese, and Onions. Served with a side of steamed Veggie Medley.
Monterrey Dinner
Seasoned and Grilled Shrimp served with Queso, Rice and Steamed Veggies$17$17Seasoned and Grilled Shrimp served with Queso, Rice and Steamed Veggies
Birria Pizza
Our Quesabirria Tacos taken to the next level. Our Birria Pizza is Filled with our in house Birria Monterrey Jack Cheese on a 2 12-inch flour tortillas.$14$14Our Quesabirria Tacos taken to the next level. Our Birria Pizza is Filled with our in house Birria Monterrey Jack Cheese on a 2 12-inch flour tortillas.
Fajitas Texanas
The Ultimate Fajita combination. Skirt Steak, Grilled Chicken and Shrimp. Mixed with Grilled Onion and Bellpeppers. Served with Beans, Rice, Flour Tortillas, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole.$21$21The Ultimate Fajita combination. Skirt Steak, Grilled Chicken and Shrimp. Mixed with Grilled Onion and Bellpeppers. Served with Beans, Rice, Flour Tortillas, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole.
Carne Asada
Our delicious, seasoned Skirt Steak served with side of Black Beans, sautéed Onions, Rice, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce.$19$19Our delicious, seasoned Skirt Steak served with side of Black Beans, sautéed Onions, Rice, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce.
Parrillada Carretas
Carne Asada, grilled Chicken Breast, and our house Chorizo, Shrimp. Served with Rice, Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Bread, Black Beans, and Guacamole. Choice
of Flour or Corn Tortillas$60$60Carne Asada, grilled Chicken Breast, and our house Chorizo, Shrimp. Served with Rice, Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Bread, Black Beans, and Guacamole. Choice
of Flour or Corn Tortillas
Molcajete
Grilled Steak, Chicken Breast, Chorizo and Grilled Shrimp w/ Queso Fresco Chile Torreado in a Red Chipotle Sauce,. All served in a Sizzling Molcajete Bowl$21$21Grilled Steak, Chicken Breast, Chorizo and Grilled Shrimp w/ Queso Fresco Chile Torreado in a Red Chipotle Sauce,. All served in a Sizzling Molcajete Bowl
Tacos and Burritos
Burritos Verdes
Steak or Grilled Chicken Burrito topped with Salsa Verde, Lettuce and Sour Cream$15$15Steak or Grilled Chicken Burrito topped with Salsa Verde, Lettuce and Sour Cream
California Burrito
California Style Burrito filled with Rice, Beans, Guacamole, Onions and Cilantro and your choice of Protein$15$15California Style Burrito filled with Rice, Beans, Guacamole, Onions and Cilantro and your choice of Protein
Fajita Burrito
Steak or grilled Chicken, Rice, Beans, Grilled Bell Peppers, all wrapped in a Flour Tortilla and topped with Carretas Cheese Dip$17$17Steak or grilled Chicken, Rice, Beans, Grilled Bell Peppers, all wrapped in a Flour Tortilla and topped with Carretas Cheese Dip
Tacos Poblanos
Cheese-stuffed, Chile Poblano Tacos with your choice of meat topped with fresh cilantro and onions. Served with a side of Rice$16$16Cheese-stuffed, Chile Poblano Tacos with your choice of meat topped with fresh cilantro and onions. Served with a side of Rice
Tacos Supreme
3 Hard- or Soft-Shell Tacos filled with Lettuce, Cheese, Sour Cream and Tomatoes. Served with Rice and Beans. Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken.$13.95$13.953 Hard- or Soft-Shell Tacos filled with Lettuce, Cheese, Sour Cream and Tomatoes. Served with Rice and Beans. Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken.
Burrito Supreme
Ground Beef or shredded Chicken and Bean Burrito. Topped with shredded Cheese, Lettuce, Sour Cream, and Guacamole.$14$14Ground Beef or shredded Chicken and Bean Burrito. Topped with shredded Cheese, Lettuce, Sour Cream, and Guacamole.
Burrito Con Queso
Our Classic Burrito topped with Salsa Roja and our Signature Cheese Dip and your choice of protein.$14$14Our Classic Burrito topped with Salsa Roja and our Signature Cheese Dip and your choice of protein.
Tacos Carretas
Soft Corn Tortilla Tacos Onion, and Cilantro. Served with Street Corn and Black Beans.$16$16Soft Corn Tortilla Tacos Onion, and Cilantro. Served with Street Corn and Black Beans.
Baja Tacos
Order of Fried or Grill Shrimp Tacos served with Pico de Gallo Fresh Cabbage then topped with our Chipotle dressing. Served with a Steet Corn.$16$16Order of Fried or Grill Shrimp Tacos served with Pico de Gallo Fresh Cabbage then topped with our Chipotle dressing. Served with a Steet Corn.
Lunch Specials
Served 11- 2pm, Mon - Fri
Carretas Special
Beef Burrito, Chalupa, and Ground Beef Enchilada.$12$12Beef Burrito, Chalupa, and Ground Beef Enchilada.
La Bamba
Ground Beef Enchilada, Ground Beef Burrito and Hard Taco.$10$10Ground Beef Enchilada, Ground Beef Burrito and Hard Taco.
Lunch Chimichanga
Deep fried Burrito topped with Carreta's Cheese Dip served with Rice and Beans your choice of Protein. Shrimp 14$12$12Deep fried Burrito topped with Carreta's Cheese Dip served with Rice and Beans your choice of Protein. Shrimp 14
Huevos Rancheros
2 Fried Eggs served with a strip of Carne Asada. Accompanied by Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo$13$132 Fried Eggs served with a strip of Carne Asada. Accompanied by Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo
Taco Salad
Lettuce, Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole and diced Tomatoes. Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken 14.25 | Steak or Gr. Chicken 14.25 | Shrimp 14.95$13$13Lettuce, Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole and diced Tomatoes. Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken 14.25 | Steak or Gr. Chicken 14.25 | Shrimp 14.95
La Mexicana
Chicken Quesadilla, Ground Beef Enchilada and order of Rice.$10$10Chicken Quesadilla, Ground Beef Enchilada and order of Rice.
Featured
Fajitas
Our Signature Fajita mixed with Grilled Onion and Bell Peppers. Served with Beans, Rice, Flour Tortillas, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole. Choice of Mushroom, Steak,
Chicken or Shrimp.Our Signature Fajita mixed with Grilled Onion and Bell Peppers. Served with Beans, Rice, Flour Tortillas, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole. Choice of Mushroom, Steak,
Chicken or Shrimp.Grill Chicken $18Steak $19Shrimp $20
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